Katia Papalezova, MD is a surgical oncologist with special expertise in melanoma and soft tissue sarcomas.

Research Focus

Dr. Papalezova is developing a multidisciplinary melanoma and sarcoma team at the Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care that includes dermatologists, clinical oncologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists and bone cancer specialists. These experie

Biography

Dr. Papalezova completed a fellowship in surgical onocology at Duke University Medical Center and completed her general surgery residency at Beth Israel Medical Center and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Her clinical research expertise is in comparing the effectiveness of different types of high-dose chemotherapy on localized melanomas. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons and other professional societies, and has co-authored book chapters and numerous journal articles.